I come from a long line of “makers”. My great-grandmothers, grandmothers, and mother all made objects to decorate and enhance the home.  Beautifying the home kept the hand and mind active and was valued as a generous gift to loved ones. From my family, I learned to appreciate the importance of the decorative arts.

My artistic imagery is enriched by friends, food, and outdoor physical activity. Sometimes I interpret the ecosystem of thorny berry bushes, wild turkeys, and astounding insects thriving on our hillside in Vermont. Sometimes I concentrate on my personal world, rich with get-togethers around steaming clams and salad tossed in summer herbs or traditional Thanksgiving feasts.

My love of the earth and all its bounty becomes decoration on the surfaces of my pots. I hope my work reminds people to take a closer look at their surroundings and to appreciate the beauty served up by the earth as it makes its unending diurnal rounds.